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my 2001 6r has a cooling problem. when sitting with engine on/going at low speeds, the engine temperature constantly rises. when i get to anywhere above about 30mph, it cools down/remains at a good constant temp..but when sitting at a red light or something, i just sit there and watch it consistently rise in sadness.
i've let it get to about 230*F but it's only gotten that high once. It generally just gets to like 210 max before a light changes or whatever.
I've not seen the radiator fan come on, but i havent riden for the past couple of weeks due to the 4 pins sticking out of my finger, so i cant say for sure its gotten to the right temperature for that (i've just started it up/revved it a bit, but no riding)...so i guess it could be the radiator fan switch..?
i've checked the coolant for flaws and it is good and so is the level. I havent taken the radiator cap off and checked for bubbles or whatever, so ill do that tommorow..but, i kinda doubt some air in the system is it, but i dunno.
im guessing i have a bad thermostat..? any ideas?
thanks
i've let it get to about 230*F but it's only gotten that high once. It generally just gets to like 210 max before a light changes or whatever.
I've not seen the radiator fan come on, but i havent riden for the past couple of weeks due to the 4 pins sticking out of my finger, so i cant say for sure its gotten to the right temperature for that (i've just started it up/revved it a bit, but no riding)...so i guess it could be the radiator fan switch..?
i've checked the coolant for flaws and it is good and so is the level. I havent taken the radiator cap off and checked for bubbles or whatever, so ill do that tommorow..but, i kinda doubt some air in the system is it, but i dunno.
im guessing i have a bad thermostat..? any ideas?
thanks